Cardiopulmonary Services
UnityPoint Health – Keokuk’s respiratory care department provides services relating to breathing difficulties and lung illnesses. The respiratory therapists at UnityPoint Health – Keokuk serve both inpatient and outpatient needs. All respiratory therapists are:
- Nationally registered and licensed by the state of Iowa
- CPR certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
Respiratory therapists help many illnesses and emergencies, including:
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Trauma
Our respiratory care department can provide the following services:
- Complete pulmonary function testing (PFT)
- Overnight oximetry screening
- Help improve capacity in airways and lungs
- Care for tracheostomy
- Oxygen therapy
- Medication delivery using nebulizers and inhalers
- CPAP/ BiLevel
- Oximetry
- Chest physical therapy (CPT)